Sixteen Puzzle and mining notes dominate Saturday column
In a packed Rural Chronicle, J. W. Keelay receives a London bound sixteen puzzle from Ross Strauss as Kennedy and Prochers head south to South Africa. The page blends oddities with local incidents from Proghe and Bullionville, including organ disputes, ore samples for Paris, bullion mishaps, and a stove fire scare, recounting town life and distant ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Keelay
Ross Strauss
London
England
Joe
Strauss
Kennedy
South Africa
Silver Reef Mines and Community Notes Highlight Local Life
The column surveys Silver Reef prospects and town chatter, noting a renovated schoolhouse, plans for a free school, a new state superintendent Mise Walker from Salt Lake, and assorted town personalities. It mentions bullion shipments, miners and merchants, social events, and rising concerns over youth smoking near theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Walker
Salt Lake
API
Tribone
Silver Reef
H. 5
Lubbock
For a Million Dollar Suit Against Directors
William C Welker sues the Raymond and Ely Mining Company and others, alleging assets at the 1879 date valued at 2.5 million with 80 thousand owed on mortgage. He seeks 500 thousand as damages for alleged obstruction of water removal, plus nullification of various sales and stock transfers. The case cites Judge D. Parker of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and includes notes on local legal peculiarities and other varied items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C Welker
Raymond & Ely Mining Company
Lard Freres & Co
Charles F. McDermott
Charles Mayne
John W. Roberts
A. Humey
M. J. Brench
Pinintiff
Lazard
Louis Globe Democrat
D. Parker
United States District Court
Fort Smith
Ark
Sit
Loula
Christmas in the Muddy Valley and other oddities
A colorful, fragmentary reminiscence details a Muddy Valley Christmas gathering with dancing clubs from Rose, Spring and Eagle Valleys, a panopera and community games. It notes plans for a later event at St. Joe, mentions a host named Nelson and local shops, and includes scattered observations on fashion, music, and humorous regional chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borrun
Eagie Valley
Amlng
Rose
Spring
Hagle
St. Joe
Utah
Nelson
Neesiat
Fragmentary OCR of Names and Places in a 19th Century Notice
The readable fragments list numerous proper names such as Allen, Bigognt, Barratt, Goblins, Corkins, Dokion, Newell, Rice, and Raymond along with scattered place markers and numbers. The text appears as a garbled schedule or roster with missing context and incomplete sentences, showing no clear event or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettara Aise Reyase
Allen
Ngerson
Barratt Bukaw Goblins
Corkins
LD Dokion
Meoulladh
Mebeaghin
Meare
Ign
Newell WE
Ordanburg
Otay
Price MreZane
Raymond
Rice Joes i. Fe ‘Tanta
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Proghe Pur
G. H. Fish
Dr. Hidwell
Dave Newman
W. R. Wilson
Jartiss
Fish
Wilson
Thasehood
Lat
Frances
Raymond & Ely
J. W. Keeley
Sants
Wieooeslau
San Francisco
Paris
Poe
Condin
Kealey Sont Dherta Ward
Martin White
Wells, Fargo & Co
Piodis
Selby Smelting Works
Hill
Side Company
Bullionville
Pete Ee
Woods & Mine
Mer
Hillside Company
Tne
H. Henderson
Wisime
Liveola County
Eureka County
Dayton
Senate
Timent
Maxgiep
Gee, Nesbitt
Nesbitt & Hro
Svening
Ane
Salt Lake Sity
Packettom Donaciot
Harry Henderson
Careon
Janusy
Anil Coyotes
Bristol
Mortane
Amax
Ballionville
Meee
Jeaday
Fee Doctor
Silver Bee News
JH Parker
Parker
New York
Clark
Gideon
Hi. H. Chandler
Dr. Niclola
Thomas Duntan
Vicx
Vick
James Vick
Rocheatar
Pasaonat
Jack Gilmer
J. N. Seustn
They Grammar School
Lusany McKay
John N. Craig
Lincoln County
Ugn
Wattta
Ploche
Geo. Q. Cannon
Congress
Maitis
Alison
Plymouth
Portland
Loring
United States
Florida
Jones
Agai
Canada
Lim
Goa
Yekamas
Columbia
Jackson
Manuel Darno
Riverside
Arisona
Ladie
Chwistaar
Woumar Presa
Golden Rule
Avery Rivet
America
Cincinnati
Anderson
Hoston
Australia
California Academ Aes Kel Bes
D.C. Clare
Bstone Stord
Lower Main Street
Plocae, Nevada
Gus. Adelman
Wholball
People's Market
Meadow Valley Ef
Fiocul
Maly Bturst
Botal Cefy
Main Wabert
Briayol Mining
Jamar Ou, Adelmar
Ghas, Stein
Male Atrert
Plooha
Weyada
Denlér In
Hotels & Restaurants
San Jose
Tett
Old Emperta
Tieehe
Ban Francisco
Meadow Valley
Cistried
Ertendher
Fraprisions
Anebed Asar
Bisenmann & U0
AMD Dealezes
Hanovar
MILL
Mindig
Dore
Tad Owi
J. N. Ourtig
General
Merchaneise
Groverias
Main Street
Lincoln
Nevada
General Merchandise
Liquors & Crowns
Sngliag Als & Porter
Chad
Medine
Tnd
Perth
G. R. Alexander
Drugalet Ane Apothecary
Kaseran Ommaz
Orr Seremmimmnees Tan. M
Aly Dil Agaizet
Dey BM
Witheretan
Auoonnla
Meneih Toilowlad Creur
Qowld
Dupertam
Ox W. U. Taxman Co
Ophir—oa
Rioris Nevads
Ballon
Overman
Aie
Ita Uetos
Redemption Fund
Treasurer's Office
Fiche
Jeee
Erahow Valley
Berwim, Liqvons, Eitc
Ena
Onan Seer As
Gene
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